The Facts: A year ago at this time, Dalton was headed to Chicago with a starter's mindset. Now, the 11-year veteran has touched down in New Orleans with the realization that he's there to support incumbent starter Jameis Winston in any way that he can. Having signed a one-year deal with the Saints on Tuesday to back up Winston, Dalton is bound for his fourth team in as many seasons and reserved to being QB2 and everything that goes with it. "This is his thing, and I'm here to help him out in any way that I can," Dalton said Thursday in his introductory news conference with the Saints. "So, I'm excited to work with him, excited to be in the same room, and see everything I can do to help him out to make him the best player he can be."

Diehards Line: Prior to Dalton's signing, the Saints re-signed Winston to a two-year deal. Having started 148 games over 11 seasons with the Bengals, Cowboys and Bears, Dalton is a three-time Pro Bowler who isn't exactly used to being a backup. Still, he was slated as such in Dallas during the 2020 season and was hardly the undisputed starter during a turbulent 2021 campaign in Chicago. That said, Dalton, 34, has started at least six games in every season of his career regardless of his spot on the depth chart ahead of the season opener. The Saints haven't had a quarterback start every regular-season game since Brees in 2017 and the 28-year-old Winston is coming off an ACL tear. Hence, history is on the side of the "Red Rifle" getting a start or two. For now, though, he's content and comfortable being the Saints' No. 2 and providing ample knowledge from more than a decade in the league. "I feel like my experience will bring a lot," Dalton said.